Do you want to work in a team characterized by collaboration, development, and a warm professional approach?

At the Adult Psychiatric Reception 1 in Västerås, you as a psychologist will have a meaningful and varied assignment where you contribute to good care for patients with mental health issues.

Job Responsibilities

As a psychologist with us, you will work with psychological assessments, investigations, and treatments, both individually and in groups. You are part of our interdisciplinary team and collaborate closely with doctors, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and administrative staff. The work involves both independent and joint efforts in team planning, development of patient flows, and daily reception work. We meet patients with a wide range of psychiatric issues, where treatment is conducted both individually and in established group formats such as UP group, STAIR group, and ADHD step 2. We are also in the process of developing digital treatment in the form of I-CBT.

With us, you will be offered a good working environment, your own office, and great opportunities for learning and professional development. Our therapists have access to supervision and mentorship, and we actively work to ensure that you have the conditions to deepen your clinical work.

About the Workplace

The Adult Psychiatric Reception 1 is part of the specialist psychiatry in Region Västmanland and caters to patients in Västerås, Surahammar, and Hallstahammar who need specialist psychiatric care. We work in two teams and receive patients based on their birth dates to create a cohesive and well-functioning care chain. The reception is characterized by openness, collaboration, and a respectful approach where different professions complement each other. We have a stable staffing and a work environment with a lot of energy, collegial support, and a focus on professional development.

For us, it is important that you feel good and thrive at work, which is why we offer you:

• customized introduction program to help you feel secure in your professional role
• opportunity for professional development through internal training
• a workplace for different stages of life
• free access to our fully equipped gym
• wellness allowance of 3000 SEK/year

More about your benefits can be found here: https://regionvastmanland.se/jobba-med-oss/dina-formaner/ (https://regionvastmanland.se/jobba-med-oss/dina-formaner/)

Curious?

Please contact us if you would like to schedule an informal conversation or if you would like to come and shadow us to gain insight into our work and see the premises.

New as a Psychologist

For you who are a newly licensed psychologist, we offer a two-year competence package to provide you with a smoother transition between the role of PTP psychologist and licensed psychologist.

The competence package includes:

• Practice-specific course
• Participation in a national/nordic congress
• Observation in primary care, habilitation, child and adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, or forensic psychiatry (a total of five days)
• Opportunity to take a supervisor training in year 2
• Personal follow-up by an experienced psychologist

Qualifications

We are looking for you who are a licensed psychologist. You who are completing or are about to start PTP, or have a decision from the National Board of Health and Welfare regarding PTP eligibility, are also welcome to apply; the decision needs to be attached to the application. Experience in inpatient care and ERGT therapy is an advantage. Experience in psychological treatment and investigation work, work as a psychologist, and knowledge in social psychiatry or psychiatric care are also merits. It is an advantage if you have a psychology degree with a CBT focus, psychotherapy training level II, or experience with Cosmic. For the role, good knowledge of the Swedish language in speech and writing as well as basic computer skills are required.

In this role, you need to have a structured and quality-conscious working method as well as a good ability to work both independently and in a team. You are stable and can maintain calm and focus even in pressured situations. You show empathetic ability and a professional approach, and you actively contribute to a respectful and constructive work climate. Personal maturity and responsibility are important parts of the role.

Employment Conditions

The position is a permanent full-time employment.

Start date in spring 2026 or by agreement.

Application

Welcome with your application by January 25, 2026.

• When you apply, you should only attach your CV and preferably relevant certificates.
• You will also be asked to answer a number of questions that are part of our selection assessment.
• We do not use cover letters in our recruitment process.

Read more about the region's recruitment process and how to create a good CV here: https://regionvastmanland.se/jobba-med-oss/att-soka-jobb-i-region-vastmanland/ (https://regionvastmanland.se/jobba-med-oss/att-soka-jobb-i-region-vastmanland/)

About the Region

If you want to know more about what it is like to work with us, you can see more on the region's Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/regionvastmanland/ (https://www.instagram.com/regionvastmanland/)

Before an employment offer, the employer has the right to request an extract from the Police's suspicion and conviction register.

We in Region Västmanland are responsible for health, medical, and dental care for everyone living in the county. We also work with everything from public transport and culture to business issues, education, and research. Together we are 7,000 employees, with 300 different professions, in ten locations.

We are right in the middle of what affects people's lives. Every day. Together we are driven to create a better society for everyone living and working here. We develop and find new solutions to meet people – where they are. That is how we can live up to our stakeholders' and residents' high expectations.

Together we make a difference. For real.

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